The Compassionate Capitalist™ Show for Crowdfund and Angel Investors

Karen Rands will share with entrepreneurs the Art of Raising Capital. Raising capital for a business is not a skill we are born with. We need to develop those skills to raise seed capital, and yes venture capital. Tune in to learn the key elements necessary to effectively raise capital. This episode is a taste of the full course "The Art of Raising Capital" offered by LAUNCHfn.

Compassionate Capitalist, Karen Rands, will intervew 3 incredible entrepreneurs with exciting companies that are on a high growth path. The first has been named one of Forbes Magazines top 20 companies to watch. As the only company that is pre-revenue, ServusExchange with the award winning, popular SaaS solution for building contrators, My Online Toolbox, was chosen after a rigorous application and review process. We will hear CEO Brian Javeline discuss the history and exciting future of this dynamic company.

Following this segment, Karen will interview two of the companies seleted to participate in the upcoming NBAI Angel Investor Event in Atlanta on Nov 11th. B.Lloyd's is an excellent example of how company with decades track record with one signature product, and within just a few years under new management and vision expand to over 20 varied products, national distribution, endorsement and partnering with nationally recognized TV celebrity and industry expert, and private lable for added market reach.

Closing out the show we will hear from an enthusiastic lady CEO who is defying the odds of social community and membership sites by effectively monetizing through membership and providing value in offline and online communities. Lady's Luck Club is rapidly penetrating the market and gaining momentum with its unique approach and appeal in the marketplace for single women.

Investors interested in these companies can get more information through the Contact us Page at http://www.launchfn.com. Also investors are encouraged to attend on the 11th to hear the full stories of these companies and how they can get involved in their growth and wealth creation.

Karen Rands brings 9 years experience in coaching early stage companies and start ups on how to successfully find angel investors and raise early stage venture capital money for their business. There are 7 things entrepreneurs seem to do again and again-- even when told it will kill their chances of raising venture capital and angel investment-- that sabotage their efforts to attract small business investors and engage angel groups. Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, invests time and money into early stage companies to help them succeed; she will share her insights during this powerful segment that could forever change a CEO's potential success in launching or growing their business. More info on how to engage Karen's team to get your company on track for raising the capital you need for your business with their comprehensive business plan review and venture capital consulting services, visit http://launchfn.com/id166.html

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Compassionate Capitalist Karen Rands will interview now legendary inventor, entrepreneur, adventurer, visionary, and retired military CEO Ralph Brown. His story of how he did something that had never been done before in order to honor his fallen comrades and bring an innovative product to market to forever change the boating industry is gripping and mezmorizing. Just having completed cross Atlantic voyage in a flat bottom single engine boat that many said couldn't be done, we are delighted to have the opportunity to share his story to our listening audience. It will surely be an inspiration to every entrepreneur, investor, military man and woman, and those who love stories of triumph against all odds. Tune in and spread the word...read more here: http://www.crosstheatlantic.com/

And here is a snippet of Ralph's recent journey.... "As each giant wave broke bashing anything loose out of the boat and slamming a wall of water against my chest with no where to hide, I kept repeating those words out loud; "It Can't Sink, Trust Your Equipment, Don't Panic and Help us Lord, please." I was afraid for the failure of the mission, I was afraid for my

life. Ten minutes earlier we were driving in rolling 10 to 12 foot seas. Ten minutes earlier we were looking at lights at a small town on the island, ten minutes earlier there were two fishing trawlers passing nearby. Now we were fighting for our lives as 12 to 15 foot

waves were bashing our tiny boat closer and closer to the shoals that we did not see. I was seriously afraid. We had just finished the 560 mile leg from Reykjavk Iceland to the Faroe Islands, with a storm hot on our heals..."

What a passionate entrepreneur will do to prove they have the Right Stuff!

Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, will share her insights gained from years of working with start up companies and the most effective way to raise capital from friends & family. If you are raising capital for your early stage company or are thinking of starting a business, you don't want to miss this show. She will take callers and have the BTR Chat open for questions.

Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, has long admired the profound impact our university system is having on entrepreneurism in America. From the economy to terrorism, America faces difficult new challenges. In these times of uncertainty, the question is one of national evolution: can America adapt to the economic, demographic, technological and security challenges of the new century? First we will hear from Matt Harrison, the author of the thought provoking "The American Evolution: How America Can Adapt to the Political, Economic, and Social Challenges of the 21st Century". Many will argue that the burden for America's evolution is on the shoulders of the Y Generation...if so, how are we equipping them? One such way is through the entrepreneur programs offered in our Universities. During the show we will be joined by David Boneparth, the Asst. Director of Academics at the University of Florida's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. He'll discuss the surge in those programs across the American University system and specifically how UF is equipping our next generation of leaders. We'll wrap the show up with some insights from the Y Generation of Entrepreneurs.

Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist will interview two leading experts in the field of helping successful people make career transitions that move them into fields and roles they can love. Whether you or someone you know has had to make a career change out of desire for something different or were forced to make a change as a result of a right-sizing or closing of a company, you will benefit from listening to the insights offered from these two expert guests. A core topic we will cover is when does it make sense to stop being an employee and to start being a boss.

First up will be Thomas Ellsworth, author of The Rat, The Race, and The Cage http://www.ratracecage.com. Tom will share his insights into how high achievers can make career transitions to get to a place that they LOVE what they do, whether that is to a new job or to become an entrepreneur. Also, joining us will be Jim Duepree of DBM (Drake, Beam & Morin www.dbm.com). Jim will share the insights gained from working directly with executives in transition as his firm helps them determine whether to pursue a similar career in their chosen field or find fulfillment from starting or acquiring a business.

With unemployment at its recent highest levels this is a timely topic and listeners will gain insights about the following:

-Cities where jobs are hot now

and the best fields to be in

-How to identify your workplace personality and build a Personal Career Compass

-How to transfer your existing professional skills to a new industry

-How to build a career "back-up plan"

-How to determine if you should start a business or acquire a company

-How to bring passion back to what you do

Join us and tell others to turn in for this show. Replays and more indepth written information will be posted on Karen Rands blog: http://EntrepreneurBlogSpace.com

Jonathan Ross Shriftman, a rising senior in the USC Greif School for Entrepreneurship, and co-founder of Sole Bicycles, a socially responsible importer and retailer of their own brand of fixed gear bikes, a popular new and emerging trend will be featured on Karen Rands' Compassionate Capitalist Radio Show. We love innovative business models, entrepreneurs young and old, and mostly those that are will boldly go where no man (or woman) has gone before.

Jonathon, as the cofounder of Sole Bicycles, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine in their "College Entrepreneur of the Year" contest and as a top five finalist. He is taking his passion and enthusiasm and figuring out how to bring a luxury product to a broader audience by maintaining the same quality at a lower price.

Their corporate website is under development so awareness is driven through new media with their blog: http://www.ridesole.com/ and on twitter: http://twitter.com/SoleBicycles. Ironically, we connected through Twitter... and hope to make a little more history with this exciting interview with an inspiring young entrepreneur.

While riding my bikes is certainly "hip", they also keep your body healthy and the environment clean. Additionally, portions of profits will directly be donated to charities supporting urban youth and keeping Earth clean and green!

Karen Rands will interview Financial Guru, Joe Donovan of Cape Securities about Alternative Ways to Secure Early Stage Capital for high potential companies. This show will benefit both Entrepreneurs and Investors because often times an investor wants to invest in a company but doesn't have the liquidity to make the investment. We'll explore options accredited angel investors can use to provide capital to an early stage company without liquidating their assets.